Vintage peony tulip collection
tulip collection
This vibrant mix brings together warm, moody tones with evolving colours that shift from antique pinks and dusky roses to deep maroon and smokey apricot. With full, layered blooms and a peony-like presence, these tulips offer long-lasting impact in borders, containers, or as standout cut flowers.
How to care for Vintage peony tulip collection:
Using fresh, good-quality compost, plant bulbs in pots from September to November. For borders, we advise waiting until after the first frosts (typically mid-October to early December depending on your location) to reduce the risk of potential disease such as Tulip Fire.
deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
deep and 10-15cm (4-6in) apart in fertile, well-drained soil. Alternatively, allow 7-9 bulbs per 30cm sq or 60-75 bulbs per m². If you’re unable to plant your bulbs immediately, they can be stored in a cool environment with good air circulation. Remove all the packaging and place them in a loose-weave jute sack before labelling and hanging up in a dry, unheated garden shed or well-ventilated greenhouse.
In spring, when the plants are in active growth, apply a high-potash fertiliser (like Tomorite) each week until the leaves start to die back. Pinch off the spent flower heads as the petals fall, and let the stem and foliage die back naturally. The bulbs can then be lifted and discarded, or cleaned, dried and stored (as before) for replanting the following autumn.
What's included:
In this combination you will receive the following:
5 × Tulipa 'La Belle Epoque': Initially, the flowers of this exquisite and unusual tulip are a luscious blend of rich caramel and dusky rose, but as they mature the colour evolves, seeming to change a little each day, as the rich pinkish-plum tones take on a softer, smokey apricot hue. Grows to 45cm.
7 × Tulipa 'Beachberry': A captivating double-flowered tulip in a sophisticated dusky pink shade, 'Beachberry' blooms late but graces your garden for an extended period. Its charm lies in its transformative hues, starting with enchanting antique pink tones and evolving into mesmerising copper shades as it matures. Ideal for cutting, it remains strikingly beautiful from bud to full bloom, making it a favourite for bouquets. Grows to 45cm.
7 × Tulipa 'Palmyra': With its rich velvety chocolate-red petals, Tulipa 'Palmyra' is a captivating early flowering double tulip that transforms under the sun, blending shades of wine red, deep magenta, and maroon throughout its blooms. Resembling the elegance of a peony in full bloom, this stunning tulip is perfect as a standalone or pots or border plantings but also pairs beautifully with a variety of hues, including pink, orange, and purple. Grows to 30cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen; Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
1 × collection | 19 bulbs
£24.45
£1.29 each
available to order from autumn
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2 + 1 FREE collections | 57 bulbs
£48.90
£0.86 each
available to order from autumn
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